This pub
was named after Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), British prime minister and
founder of the modern Conservative party. He was
popular with the Liberals because he was responsible for the repeal of
the Corn Laws.

Photos: July 2001

1912 trade journal: Arthur
Stevenson, Sir John Peel Inn (F.L.)

A
popular pub name - in 1881 there were 7 inns of the same name in the
West Midlands area.